Carbon Dioxide

Carbon Dioxide

Test Code

310
82374
310
82374
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Clinical Significance

Carbon Dioxide - Measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous potentially serious disorders associated with changes in body acid-base balance.

Test Resources

Algorithm

Testing for Comorbidities and Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease

Test Guide

Chemistry Analytes: Clinical Utility and Test Interpretation

Test Guide

Laboratory Testing for Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

20-32 mmol/L

Alternative Name(s)

CO2 Content,HCO3,Bicarbonate

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

20-32 mmol/L

Alternative Name(s)

CO2 Content,HCO3,Bicarbonate
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 full unopened spun gel barrier tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Do not open tube

Transport Container

1 full unopened spun gel barrier tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 72 hours
  • Refrigerated: 72 hours
  • Frozen: 31 days

Reject Criteria

Anticoagulants other than heparin • Red-top tube (no gel)

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 full unopened spun gel barrier tube
Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
0.5 mL
Do not open tube
1 full unopened spun gel barrier tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 31 days
Anticoagulants other than heparin • Red-top tube (no gel)
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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